Back at it

Received a few packages from the Factory Five fairy!. Most of the random linkage parts, fuel lines and the rear brakes. This frees me up to get started on the front suspension, rear end, pedal box and sort of mock up the steering shaft. I am still missing the truck aluminum, spindles and fuel tank pan. Those will be the next obstacles but I'll bet I will see that stuff sooner than later.

just like the pivots the upper control arms require tapping to install the grease fittings. There is no call out for this in the manual which I find odd but just know it needs to be done on both the lower and upper control arms.



I torqued down everything accept the forward upper control arm per the instructions. The grill attaches to it later. I am a big fan of visual cue's so like I did on my Roadster whenever I torgue something for for good I use torque seal. Creates a hardened bead that allows you to know down the road if everything is still tight without having to put a wrench on it but also serves as a way for me to tell if it's been done or not as the build progresses.



The lower control arms are assembled dependent if you use the upper or lower set of mounting holes. If you choose the lower set of holes for a higher ride height you also have to put the steering rack lower. This requires some frame trimming. This rig is going to be a low rider so no mod required. You do have to pay attention to the orientation of the pivots on the lower control arm however. Per the manual I have them oriented for the lower stance